“Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value, and the removal of everything that distracts us from it. It requires a conscious decision because it is a countercultural lifestyle” ~ Joshua Becker
The other day, I realised something remarkable. For the better part of 12 months, I’ve had a considerable amount of freedom to do the things I love, despite the fact that it’s been my busiest year ever.
This isn’t a story about how I lost weight. And, it’s not a tale lamenting the reasons I’ve let myself go. Instead, it’s a blog about letting go of the weight of my body issues.
As I write this, I’m on guard. My (almost) eight year old daughter keeps looking over my shoulder, curious to read my screen.
It’s her at the centre of my thoughts.
“If I waited for perfection I would never write a word” ~ Margaret Atwood
When I was a teenager, I unwittingly equated ‘being creative’ with ‘being an artist’. In my high-school classes there were kids so talented I felt like an imposter. I loved everything to do with art, but sadly, I felt I had no business being amongst such sublimely gifted individuals. Continue reading
